

139: What I’ve Learned From a Loyal Friend with BPN Director of Communications, Trey Freeman
10 snips Sep 15, 2025
Trey Freeman, Director of Communications at BPN and a close friend of Nick Bare, shares insights on balancing work, faith, and family. He candidly discusses his leap of faith to Austin and the emotional toll of personal challenges, including miscarriages. The conversation dives into the importance of intentional fatherhood and building a strong foundation of faith. They also explore parenting in the digital age, the impact of social media on family dynamics, and the enduring bonds of friendship that foster personal and professional growth.
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Prioritize Sleep For Peak Performance
- Prioritize sleep and build a wind-down routine to improve clarity and performance.
- Put devices away, use cooling mattress tech and aim for consistent 7+ hours when possible.
Create A Phone-Free Reacclimation Window
- Create a reacclimation period after work to be present with family by removing your phone.
- Put the phone in a drawer until bedtime and protect family time from work interruptions.
Success Can Become A False Identity
- High achievers often make career the source of identity because it's measurable and offers validation.
- That leads to insecurity when success becomes the main anchor instead of deeper identity.